The BBC reported that Presidential spokesman Alvaro Elizalde said on Thursday that although “it’s impossible not be overcome by emotion with the girl’s request, it’s impossible to grant her wish” because it’s not allowed under Chilean law. Elizalde said the health ministry is in contact with Maureira’s family and is providing her psychological assistance, as well as medical treatment.

Maureira was suffering from a respiratory illness and significant caloric malnutrition” when she was checked into Santiago’s Catholic University hospital on Jan. 30, said Andres Castillo, the doctor who is in charge of her treatment.